LE TRAVAILLANT
Le Travaillant plays Cajun music, the dance music of French-speaking Louisiana – perfect accompaniment for a crawfish boil. The phrase “Le Travaillant” is Cajun French for “the working man,” and its members have a great time living up to that name, playing long sets of upbeat two-steps and waltzes. The hard-working men behind their backporch-style acoustic Cajun sound are Sean Colledge (accordions, vocals), Ethan Sellers (guitar, vocals), Dorian Gehring (fiddle).
THE ZEPPELIN JAZZ PROJECT
Like thieves in a pawnshop, The Zeppelin Jazz Project wants to steal their blues rig back. The Jazz Zeppelin Project stirs blues roots, contemporary jazz and fusion with Zeppelin’s legacy into a mash of urban music.
Like a musical tow truck, ZJP takes what is owed. It is a new approach to the songs that originally inspired it’s members to explore progressive music at a very young age. Instrumental versions of Led Zeppelin tunes utilizing the beauty of odd time signatures and alternate chord changes is a glimpse of what can be expected.
Founding drummer Brian Abraham puts together trio, quartet and quintet versions of The Zeppelin Jazz Project featuring Pete Carney on saxophones, Zoey Szmulewitz on guitar, Vijay Tellis-Nayak on keyboards and Curt Bley on electric bass.
DEATHHAMMER
A cult name in the underground, the Norwegian duo of DEATHHAMMER skillfully honor the ancient masters with a blackened thrash attack replete dive-bombing leads and piercing screams and wails from the abyss.
With dark and dynamic songwriting that memorably moves between blitzing surge and locomotive pulse, DEATHHAMMER will take you “Onward to the Pits”!
SOUTH SHORE REGULATORS
Our purpose is to keep that outlaw edge of outlaw rock alive. Something creative happens when we get together and write music. It’s almost as if a force of nature has clinched our hands to point us in the right direction. Since our May 5th 2012 release of our debut CD “Hellfire & Brimstone” there has been a great response towards the music that SSR has created, from both, traditional Country music listeners to the Rock N Roll music listeners. Anyone can purchase a CD at any show, as well as online purchasing via Amazon.com & CDBaby.com. SSR derives from influences such as, Merrill Haggard, Randy Rogers Band, Willie Nelson, The Allman Bros. Band and Johnny Cash to name a few.
NATHAN KALISH
Midwestern atom bomb rock and roll dirtbag softspoken candle light reader song and dance show
COLONEL GUNN’S WILD WEST MUSIC SHOW
Come on out to Colonel Gunn’s Wild West Music Show and enjoy a wide array of your favorite classic rock, classic country and cowboy music!
VALENTIGER
Valentiger plays charismatic pop rock that caters to a wide variety of sensibilities. Carefully crafted and effortlesslyorchestrated, their collective confidence as a band is as deserved as it is tongue-in-cheek. Their infusion of wit and humor with an enlightened cultural outlook creates a product as reflective of their individual personalities as it is cloaked in surprising wisdom.
KID ART
MOTION PICTURE ART DEALER VIDEO ARTIST KID A. CHXXR$ NY CHEERS CLUB HARLEM WORLD SOUND DESIGN MODERN ARTIST @KIDARTNYC
VINNY CHA$E
MIKE G
Odd Future Chopstar, Gold Medalist
MANY MOONS
Many Moons, an ensemble consisting of Edie Rivera Gust (vocals), Bill Holland (piano, synthesizer), Alexander Bassett (guitar, vocals), Mike Guidry (bass, vocals), and Brian Amacher (drums, percussion). They had their very first debut performance during Lollapalooza 2012!
TASTY GASOLINE
PASSING SHIPS ORCHESTRA
BLOODLETTER
Born in the bitter cold winds of Chicago, Illinois, Bloodletter was formed in 2013 to help spread melodic, heavy and fast thrash metal. With influences from bands like: Skeletonwitch, Kreator, At The Gates, Iron Maiden and Slayer then combining them with a strong interest in: all things supernatural, the occult, witchcraft, and the afterlife, they ended up with a furiously fast, catchy and menacing brand of metal.
Bloodletter has shared the stage with such acts as: Exodus, DRI, Havok, Arsis, Jungle Rot, The Atlas Moth, Blood Incantation, Immolation, Onslaught, Artillery, Lich King, Exmortus, Tengger Cavalry, Allegaeon, Powerglove, Elder, and Cross Examination to name a few.
Bloodletter is: Pete Carparelli on Guitar & Vocals, Pat Armamentos on Lead Guitar, Tanner Hudson on Bass and Zach Sutton on Drums.
ROMEO DANCE CHEETAH
“Romeo Dance Cheetah is a flamboyant musical performance artist with electronic/rock/pop roots and a sense of humor. Imagine if Beck, Tenacious D, The Spice Girls and Sisqo had a baby!! That would be crazy right?! Now imagine if Barbara Streisand, Barbara Walters and Conan The Barbarian had a baby!! Even crazier. The real point being that none of these people should be having babies together, but you should stop by and enjoy some music, beers and laughs with your new best friend Romeo Dance Cheetah.
For reals…Romeo’s act was featured on America’s Got Talent, The Today Show and he’s performed in numerous festivals around the country including Bonnaroo. After a short hiatus, he’s back with some new material and wants to be your best friend.”
SVLPHVRVS
Members of Beak and Yakuza regress into ’80’s crossover thrash, emulating a far too short lived era with a plethora of deplorable (and fun) one minute songs about some heinous shit. For fans of COC, DRI, Cryptic Slaughter, The Accused, Agnostic Front, Bad Brains, Slayer, Spazz, etc.
SUNNIE STORM
ARTEMIS
NINA B
KEISH KEISH
HARLEY POE
It’s not enough to say Harley Poe write songs about monsters. Harley Poe sing about being monsters. In the band’s world, the vampires, werewolves, serial killers, and cannibals take center stage and become the protagonists onto whom we project our joys, our fears, and our failings.
OBISOULSTAR
Born in Chicago, but raised in West Africa –Nigeria to be exact — Obisoulstar is the epitome of a Renaissance man. His music is like food for the starving senses and water for a withered heart; it reflects a man who has seen a lot, forgotten little, and is not afraid to tell the story. This 2012 Raw Artist “Musician Of The Year” Award winner has performed in every prestigious venues in Chi, NY, ATL, Philly and LA to mention a few including Canada, Croatia and Czech Republic pening/sharing the same stage with the likes of Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, Kindred the family soul, Ledisi, Tortured Soul and Rasaan Paterson to mention a few
His music embraces the sounds of Soul, Blues, Funk, Rock and Afrobeat, merging influences from the likes of Maxwell, Raphael Saadiq, Lenny Kravitz, Meshell Ndegeocello, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Fela Kuti (the father of Afrobeat). Forming a concoction of melodic delight while promoting unity, love, and spiritual liberation through music. He is the minister of Afrorock Religion.
GIFT GIVER
Gift Giver is a Metal/Hardcore band from Ann Arbor, Michigan with their debut EP ‘Daddy Issues’ out now !
COME THE DAWN
Cincinnati, Ohio’s Come The Dawn have signed to Sumerian Records and will deliver their debut studio album sometime in 2014.
AFFIANCE
Affiance (Bullet Tooth Records) is a Metal band born and raised in Rock City (Cleveland, OH). “Affiance”, meaning to betroth in trust and confidence, is a name that can be taken to heart as these guys have banded together and endured every trial a new band faces. Affiance kicked down doors, shattering expectations, and broke the mold of how metal “should” sound. Affiance is confident that they present a new breed of metal that is intense, with vocals that soar, and live performances that leave the harshest critics in awe.
The new Affiance album “The Campaign” has had a successful first week! Some great sales numbers have charted them at #7 Heatseekers, #7 Top New Artist, #37 Top Hard Albums, and #53 Top Indie Albums. Singer Dennis Tvrdik commented, “We are absolutely stoked that we charted on Billboard! Our fans are insanely supportive and believe in us not only as a band but as people. Thank you to everyone who bought The Campaign. We are forever grateful!”
The band just premiered their first music video from “The Campaign”! The video is for the opening track “Kings Of Deceit” and shows the band performing as well as newsworthy moments from the last few decades. The song also features Dustin Davidson from August Burns Red (courtesy of Solid State) who gives a great vocal performance!
In support of “The Campaign,” Affiance went on to be main support for Dance Gavin Dance in Europe and the UK. Following their first overseas experience, Affiance supported the Killswitch Engage summer headliner alongside Miss May I. This tour was groundbreaking and Affiance went on to sell almost 4,000 albums in the summer of 2013. In the winter, Affiance was selected to support Protest the Hero on the “Volition” CD Release tour.
In 2014, Affiance will enter the studio for their third full length record with Bullet Tooth Records at Audio Atrium (August Burns Red, Texas In July, Live). In Spring 2014, the band announced their first headliner in a little over a year taking out Close Your Eyes and My Enemies and I. Following the spring headliner, the band will headline a trek in South Africa. Expect the new album to be released in the summer of 2014.
I, THE BREATHER
The Christian metalcore quintet, I THE BREATHER, recently completed a very successful run on the “In 3D Tour” alongside Shai Hulud, Close Your Eyes and Monsters. This further proved that this band are one of the most enthusiastic, hard working and promising new bands to come onto the scene as of late and their highly acclaimed debut full-length album, These Are My Sins, is available everywhere now and it debuted at #39 on Billboard’s New Artist Chart.
I THE BREATHER was formed by Justin Huffman and Morgan Wright in late 2009. They started off as a little project in my basement and evolved very quickly landing a deal with a prominent booking agency, label and management. The name stems from God allowing of us to breathe; breathing is meaning.
When I THE BREATHER started writing their debut record, they knew that they wanted to make it a very aggressive record. The sound of These Are My Sins is very heavy and in your face, but has a melodic and catchy side that keeps your attention throughout every song.
Lyrical topics mainly come from Shawn (vocals) and Morgan’s personal problems with being lost at times and then found again by the Lord. Also, some of the lyrical content is edgy. They call out the people who claim to be the holy ones but are the first to cast judgment and spit in your face. Just capturing the negativity of close-minded people
Morgan (drums) states: “After this tour we will be out on the road in support of Upon A Burning Body for their headlining run alonside The Color Morale and Like Moths to Flames. This will be a great tour! We’ve had the pleasure to tour with Upon A Burning Body and The Color Morale before and we love those guys; can’t wait for the awesome times we’re going to have with both of them. Please come hang out with on both tours. We look forward to seeing all of ya soon.
Their stellar and highly energetic new video for the track, “Forgiven,” shot by up-and-coming director Chris Rodriguez, can be seen now at www.facebook.com/
THE APULI BROTHERS
It started out as a way to pass the time, listening and playing music was always a pure passion of the two brothers. Inspired by a multitude of various genres, The Apuli Brothers seek to make the best music they can, in hopes of bringing people together while respectably honoring the arts and what it has to offer to the world.
BELMONT CROSS
Belmont Cross was formed in 2012 with a goal of writing radio-friendly high energy alternative rock songs that are upbeat and fast paced. The band has taken inspiration from contemporary artists such as Incubus, Paramore and the Foo Fighters while implementing concepts of Punk and the Blues resulting in music that is innovative and catchy. Rather than listening to the same old cover band who plays the hits of yesterday, check out the band whose songs you’ll be hearing on the radio tomorrow.
COMBOBREAKER!
COMBOBREAKER! is a pop punk / hardcore band from Chicagoland Illinois, consisting of Kevin (Guitar), Eric (Guitar), Nick (Drums), Al (Bass) and Mike (Vocals). We like to play fast and have fun.
LOOK OUT LOVE
GLIMPSE TRIO
At the forefront of the Bay Area’s Jazz/indie music scene, Oakland band Glimpse Trio/Duo, with their signature blend of frenzied musicality with sincere lyrics. Glimpse Trio music is accessible, appealing, and challenging all at once. For their third and fourth albums, Glimpse Trio worked with engineer/mixing guru, Oz Fritz (Tom Waits, Primus), and mastering engineer, Doug Sax (Rolling Stones, the Who). These upcoming albums featured their already innovative sound, while firmly staying grounded in their jazz and garage rock roots. Together, lead singer and guitarist, Mike Sopko, and drummer, Hamir Atwal, are the driving force behind Glimpse Trio’s music.
Hamir Atwal – Hamir began playing the drums at the age of 10, and started playing professionally at the age of 18. He studied at the Berklee College of Music on a scholarship studying improvisation with saxophone great Joe Lovano and trombonist/composer Hal Crook. Hamir is featured on Greg Osby’s 2008 release, 9 Levels, and toured with his band for over two years playing such places as The Village Vanguard in NYC and the Green Mill in Chicago. After graduating from Berklee, Hamir moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he collaborated with musicians such as clarinetist/composer Ben Goldberg (Tin Hat Trio), trumpeter Darren Johnston (Nice Guy Trio) and saxophonist Patrick Wolff. Hamir’s rock/jazz/improv group Glimpse Trio was founded with guitarist Mike Sopko in 2010. They released their 1st CD entitled “1985,” which was described by Downbeat Magazine editor, Frank Alkyer, as “a furious blend of rock, jazz, blues with infectious folkiness.” Glimpse Trio’s second CD, “Garage,” was released July 2012, featuring Anticon producer/keyboardist Martin Dosh (Andrew Byrd), and bassist Chris Lopes (Jeff Parker, Mike Patton’s Mondo Cane). In addition to performing, Hamir has also has taught drum clinics at the Stanford Jazz Workshop, the Berkeley Jazzschool, and Music Academy International (Nancy, France). Hamir has performed with such musicians as Joe Lavano, Greg Osby, Hal Crook, Dave Santoro and many more.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Mike Sopko, has been playing and studying guitar for over 20 years. Now residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, Mike teaches locally and performs through out the the US. Mike has studied with a variety of teachers such as Dave Fiuczynski, John Schott and Bob Fraser, developing an array of guitar styles, including jazz, classical, rock and Bluegrass. Over the years, he has played, recorded, and toured with such musicians as Thomas Pridgen, G. Calvin Weston (Ornette Colman), Mike Watt, Dosh, Nina Ott, and Chris Lopes (Jeff Parker). Currently, Mike teaches at the Avloni Academy of Music, where he has been the head guitar instructor since 2003. In 2010, Mike founded the Bay Area jazz/rock band, Glimpse Trio, with drummer, Hamir Atwal. Glimpse Trio’s first album, 1985, was awarded Frank Alkyer “Editor’s Pick of the Month” in Downbeat Magazine.
CARTRIDGE B-SIDES
Some kind of Indie rock band
THE NEW TONY WILLIAMS LIFETIME “BELIEVE IT”
The Tony Williams Lifetime was founded in 1969 as a power trio with John McLaughlin on electric guitar, and Larry Young (aka Khalid Yasin) on organ. The band was possibly named for Williams’ debut album as a bandleader, Life Time, released on Blue Note in 1964. Its debut album was Emergency!, a double album released on Polydor/PolyGram Records in 1969. It was largely rejected by jazz listeners at the time of its release because of its heavy rock influences, but it is now looked upon as a fusion classic
RAVISH
WILMINGTON thrash/speed metal
RAZOR FIST
RAZOR FIST plays a highly unique style blending the best elements of 80s speed and thrash metal with an emphasis on catchy songwriting. Their sound is laced with traditional and NWOHM moves and id delivered with an extreme punk attitude. The greatest underground group in the US metal scene today. The songs are highly memorable as RF strives to return heavy metal to the positon of glory it deserves. RAZOR FIST have recorded two LPs, “Razor Fist Force” and “Metal Minds” released in both LP and CD format on Germany’s Pure Steel Records and High Roller Records. Both LPs received extremely positive reviews and Razor Fist has a substantial German fanbase In conclusion, RAZOR FIST are simply beyond description and ufortunately seem to be destined to be one of those bands that people look back on and say “why didn’t we pay attention to those guys when they were around?”.
SKEPTOR
Skeptor is not just any other thrash metal band; what makes Skeptor is the aggressive attack upon the fans of what they get from these amazing musicians. We put our hearts and soul into our music. Fans that love 80s heavy metal, thrash, death, power, etc. will surely enjoy Skeptor’s rough and pounding metal that we bring upon them!
“Genre: 70’s Music”
LADY BEAST
WOB Heavy Metal….Pittsburgh style. Female fronted, five piece awesomeness bringing the metal to you since 2009! Priest and Maiden influenced.
Punk / Ska / Power Pop
AMULANCE
Amulance is a heavy metal band based out of Aurora, Illinois, founded by guitarist, Bob Luman. After several personnel changes, the classic lineup of Amulance was formed in 1986 which consisted of Bob Luman (guitars), Thom Braddish (bass), Eric Wedow (drums), Vince Varriale (guitars), and Rick Baez (vox).
A six track demo in 1986 led to the release of the album “Feel The Pain” through New Renaissance Records in 1988. Unable to tour, Eric Wedow departed in 1988. After nine months, Amulance recruited drummer, Tony Divozzo and was able to record pre-production tracks for what later came to be known as “The Aftermath” sessions before the band unceremoniously folded in early 1990.
The band’s six track demo “The Rage Within” was re-released in 2007 through metal label StormSpell Records on the CD titled “The Rage Within: and the Aftermath” along with six bonus tracks from “The Aftermath” pre-production sessions as well as two live video performances circa 1988 & 1989. The release of this CD found Amulance momentarily reunited and gearing up to go overseas in 2008. Divozzo pulled out of the show a month prior to the band’s first overseas appearance for personal reasons. Varriale left shortly after and declined to rejoin when asked in 2009 in an attempt to again reunite the band.
In 2009, drummer Ed Foltz (DSG) and guitarist Pat Cassidy were recruited in order for the band to fulfill their commitment to playing at the Headbanger’s Open Air Festival (HOA) in Germany. Amulance also began working on what was intended to be a full-length CD but then changed to the “Deutschland” EP due to a lack of time; however Amulance finally made it to Germany in 2010. Upon their return to the U.S., Amulance once again went into hiatus; this time re-emerging in 2013 with news of Thom Braddish’s departure from the band and the addition of bassist, Chuck Hamilton.
Industrial Music
GRATEFUL DEAD “WORKINGMAN’S DEAD”
Workingman’s Dead is the fifth album by the rock band the Grateful Dead. It was recorded in February 1970 and originally released on June 14, 1970. The title of the album comes from a comment from Jerry Garcia to lyricist Robert Hunter about how “this album was turning into the Workingman’s Dead version of the band”
ROMAN RING
ROMAN RING was formed by members of Small Town Murder as the next step in an evolutionary process. An anomaly amongst the Chicago metal scene, Roman Ring fuses together elements rarely heard from their local peers. Combining blistering speed and technicality with passages of polyrhythmic grooves along with other-worldy influences. Their music will take you on a journey to another dimension before bringing you back to this earth as an evolved being.
JOY DIVISION “CLOSER”
Closer is the second and final studio album by the English post-punk band Joy Division. It was released on 18 July 1980, through record label Factory, following the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis two months earlier.
THE CLASH “LONDON CALLING”
London Calling is the third studio album by English punk rock band The Clash. It was released in the United Kingdom on 14 December 1979 by CBS Records, and in the United States in January 1980 by Epic Records.[1] London Calling is a post-punk album that incorporates a range of styles, including punk, reggae, rockabilly, ska, New Orleans R&B, pop, lounge jazz, and hard rock.
RAILWAY GAMBLERS
Cosmic Americana is often used to describe the jangly and ambient atmosphere of Railway Gamblers. Originating on the Southside of Chicago in March 2014, the group has strayed from the local norm of solely focusing on covering iconic artists and, instead, devoted their time to crafting their own resonant and original sound.
Brendan Folliard (singer, primary songwriter, rhythm guitar, harmonica, piano), Matt Fricks (lead guitar), Sean Wilmsen (drums), and the bass duo of Dan Kane and Joe Sexton make up the core of the group. With the guidance and expertise of top-tier recording engineers (Mike Hagler and Greg Calbi), their studio albums have received high praise from their United States fan bases and have also commanded the attention of international music media outlets. This has led to a consistently-increasing level of recognition and many sold-out shows across the Midwest.
From their influences rooted folk music to their incorporation of modern rock and roll, Railway Gamblers continue to generate a sound that may be difficult to identify as one solitary genre; but it’s one that is palatable, engaging, and honest.
ASKULTURA
Askultura is Miami’s party band with punk rock, rumba, and ska in our loins. We like to drink big bottles of wines & beers with you! Come to a show and let’s dance. BAILA gente baila.
In less than 4 fast-paced years the ever-evolving Miami, Florida rumba punk ska band Askultura has packed in 200 shows, 3 tours (2 to NY and Boston, 1 to NoLa), a dozen Florida mini-tours, 2 studio albums, 1 live album (recorded in Miami’s legendary Churchill’s Pub), 5 compilations (Europe, USA, South America), 1 successful Kickstarter campaign, and underground distribution across the world-our cd’s are in Malyasia to boot!
Askultura’s very original & unique sound bleeds thundering skate-punk with european melodies, dank ska with rumba-inspired breakdowns, and lively reggae set to fun lyrics dealing with conspiracy theory, talking blue skirts, procrastination, the brotherhood of clown-life, and of course, marijuana (“it’s not just another legalize it song”). The crew is comprised of hard-working American, Italian, French, Okie, Ohioan, Cuban, Peruvian, and Dominican musicians touting voices and washboards, guitars and horns, drums and congas and keyboards, bad sleeping habits, and a desire to tour everyday of the year…except Mother’s Day, when Asku puts on a special, secret sold-out acapella show for…your Mom.
2010’s “You Stank, We Skank” sold 1,000 copies right quick; the only thing left to do was release a 16-song second album, this one aptly describing the Askultura’s sound, breadth, and power: “Ten Strong Superpunk Reggae Rumba Fury”. Allen Vose of SPOT Magazine wrote: “The adrenaline-breeding album “Ten Strong” encompasses a rhythmic blend of mischievousness tracks inspired by unpretentious perceptions that are guaranteed to swing your ass!” And I tell you something reader: everyone likes swingin asses.
To this day and forevermore Askultura’s mission remains the same: spread the Asku gospel of positive, uplifting, and party-minded elements to all curves of the globe. This is the always-evolving, tireless and eclectic symphony that is Askultura. The spirit of the streets. The rumbling in your heart (or the turpitude of a fart) and the movement of your feet. The echos from home.
CINEMA CINEMA
Shattered & heavily-treated guitars pound into focus by a primal assault
of beats and shifted tempos. A vocal delivery, honest to its bloody, shredded
core, forces the attention of listeners. Not a moment of pause prevails; an improvised journey from one song structure to the next weaves incessantly throughout the live performance.
These are just some of the elements that comprise the Brooklyn-based “freak-out, fucked-up” experimental duo CINEMA CINEMA.
After wrapping up a tour of 140+ shows behind their 2009 debut full length, “EXILE BABY”, the pair, cousins Ev Gold and Paul Claro, headed to Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, VA, to record their new album. Earlier in 2010, they had been offered the elusive chance to work with legendary producer/engineer Don Zientara, who has been renowned worldwide for his work with Minor Threat, Fugazi, Bad Brains, and Bikini Kill, to name just a few. Their debut LP, which ranked at number 17 in “CMJ’s TOP 20 New Adds for the Week of April 20, 2009”, was one of only two self-released records in the Top 20 that week, and went on to break into the “CMJ Top 200 Albums Chart”.
The results of the Zientara sessions yielded a double record’s worth of material. “Shoot the Freak” is an initial peek into the expansion of the band’s sound–integrating exploratory moments culled from their sprawling live show, with a newfound focus regarding both song structure & melodious intent. Seasoning their sound with bright flourishes of volume and fury, the band succeeds in creating work so novel, it defies genre-identification.
Cinema Cinema’s first touring cycle saw them conquer hundreds of stages on the American East Coast, at venues ranging from the historic Southgate House in Kentucky, all the way up to Toronto, Canada, for the NXNE Festival in 2010. Functioning fully under the DIY umbrella, the band (who handle all their own booking), found themselves opening for bands such as The Giraffes, The Dirtbombs, Witch, King Khan & the Shrines, Lions, and Goes Cube. To top off their accomplishments, the band headlined a show at the Gramercy Theater in NYC, an esteemed concert hall which has a 600-person capacity.
To cap off the touring, CC engaged in a week-long stint in the Northeast, opening for Greg Ginn (SST founder and Black Flag guitarist), during the Spring of 2010. This invaluable experience blossomed into a new relationship for the band, leading to more dates scheduled with Ginn for 2011.
A New York borough notorious for its attitude & rough streets, Brooklyn is currently over-populated with foreign, rural bands appropriating it as their “home scene”. In this seemingly-compromised community, where image often overrules content, CINEMA CINEMA continues to stand alone in its artistic integrity and punk ideals.
Brooklyn-born. Brooklyn-raised. Genre: Unknown.
HOR
HOR is electronica, psychedelia, improvised/instrumental, new age experimental. The latest addition CULTURE WARS is now available and can be ordered online from SST Records. Stream it/download it for free from Myspace.
HOR Releases: Culture Wars (SST, 2010), How Much? (SST, 2003), A Faster, More Aggressive Hor (SST, 1998), Slo N’ Sleazy CD (SST, 1996), House (SST, 1995).
Greg Ginn – Guitar/Bass
Andy Batwinas – Percussion/Synth
Sean Hutchinson – Drums
JARED EVAN
JARED EVAN grew up in Great Neck, New York playing the drums, hoping for the chance to one day become the next Keith Moon. With an introduction to music at an unusually young age, JARED found himself discovering and listening to artists that were way before his time. “I was the only 6 year old in school listening to Al Green and Led Zeppelin”. “I would bring Jethro Tull and James Brown CD’s to school and other kids thought I was weird”. With dreams of breaking as a professional drummer originally, he soon began to experiment with several other instruments and taught himself how to play a number of them. JARED’s early years were filled with a lot of problems in school and music provided a theraputic outlet for him. Eventually, Jared later became heavily influenced by older seminal Hip Hop artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan, Mos Def, The Roots, Kool G Rap, Tribe Called Quest, KRS-One, The Fugees, and others. At this point, Jared started to fuse his new passion with his old. Taking musical cues from his classic rock and soul influences such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Al Green, Radiohead, Sublime, James Brown and others.
JARED began to produce and rhyme over new genre-blending beats while introducing heavily melodic hooks to create groundbreaking undertones. Soon, others began to take notice. In 2008 at the age of 18, JARED won the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival’s Spit 16 competition curated by The Source (magazine). Jared was invited to open the festival and his performance immediately caught the attention of attendees, MC’s and the press. Off of the strength of his performance, Jared was invited to perform several shows including an opening gig for Lupe Fiasco in the fall of 2008.
At that point JARED started working heavily in his own home studio and began to hone his sound and complete his very first project entitled “Radio In My Head”. It was around this time where JARED started interning at The FADER in New York City. Upon completion of the first draft of the project, JARED put it in the hands of his friend and Hip Hop superstar director, Rik Cordero (whom he met while interning at The FADER) . Rik said this about Jared after hearing the mixtape: “Jared meshes Hip Hop lyrics, Neo Soul and Post Punk influences with Classic Rock to create a truly unique sound.” Rik and JARED immediately began to create visually stunning music videos to complement Jared’s provocative sound. These videos were then circulated to the top music executives and within weeks JARED had several major label offers.
REARDEN ROARK
Chicago Indie Rock band, Rearden Roark, bring a fresh blend of atmospheric rock behind a tight, high-energy rhythmic backbone. Their standout sound and mystic lyrics are sparked by the skilled songwriting of Dan Berdelle. Varying from moments of personal tranquility to driving riffs propelled by melodic guitar leads, Rearden Roark’s music will bring you on a journey.
PENROSE STAIRS
Penrose Stairs is a force of sound that continually pushes the boundaries of our collective conscious. Astral projection, gas-lighting, euphoria and arachnophobia are all common side effects.
ELTON JOHN “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player”
Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only the Piano Player is the sixth studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released by DJM Records.
Simply Elton will perform “Intimate Solo Performances” in an ongoing series of monthly Sunday evening shows, each featuring a classic Elton John album. Presented in an intimate solo setting, Brian Harris channels Elton John with wild costuming, virtuoso piano technique, and meticulously Elton-styled vocals. Over the coming months, surprises will be in store with guest musicians joining Simply Elton in presenting these classic albums and music.
Currently scheduled shows:
Aug 24 – The 1973 Album “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player”
Sept 21 – The 1973 Album “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”
Oct 19 – The 1974 Album “Caribou”
Nov 16 – The 1975 Album “Captain Fantastic”
Dec 14 – Elton in the 80s
ELTON JOHN “Honky Chateau”
Honky Château is the fifth studio album by British singer/songwriter Elton John, released in 1972. It was titled after the 18th century French chateau where it was recorded, Château d’Hérouville.
Simply Elton will perform “Intimate Solo Performances” in an ongoing series of monthly Sunday evening shows, each featuring a classic Elton John album. Presented in an intimate solo setting, Brian Harris channels Elton John with wild costuming, virtuoso piano technique, and meticulously Elton-styled vocals. Over the coming months, surprises will be in store with guest musicians joining Simply Elton in presenting these classic albums and music.
Currently scheduled shows:
April 27 – The 1970 Album “Elton John”
May 25 – The 1970 Album “Tumbleweed Connection”
June 22 – The 1971 Album “Madman Across The Water”
July 13 – The 1972 Album “Honky Chateau”
Aug 24 – The 1973 Album “Don’t Shoot Me I’m Only The Piano Player”
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AZIZI GIBSON
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CHASE REVISITED featuring Eric Miyashiro
The band CHASE was created in 1970 by Bill Chase, Ted Piercefield, Alan Ware, and Jerry Van Blair, all veteran jazz trumpeters. They were backed up by a rhythm section consisting of Phil Porter on keyboards, Angel South on guitar, Dennis Keith Johnson on bass, and Jay Burrid on drums. Rounding out the group was Terry Richards, who was featured as lead vocalist on the first album. In April 1971, the band released their debut album CHASE which contains Chase’s best-known song, “Get It On,” released as a single that spent thirteen weeks on the charts beginning in May 1971. The band received a Best New Artist Grammy nomination and the album went Gold. Chase released their second album, ENNEA, in March 1972; the album’s title is the Greek word for nine, a reference to the nine band members. The original lineup changed midway through the recording sessions, with Gary Smith taking over on drums and GG Shinn on lead vocals.
Following an extended hiatus, Chase reemerged early in 1974 with the release of PURE MUSIC, their third album. Keeping the four-trumpet section headed by Bill Chase, including Joe Morrissey, Jim Oatts, Jay Sollenberger, Walter Clark on drums, John Emma on guitar, Wally Yohn on keyboards, Dartanyan Brown on bass and vocals, Jim Peterik of the Ides of March, also sings on two songs on the album.
On August 9, 1974 while en route to a scheduled performance at the Jackson County Fair in Minnesota, Bill Chase died in a plane crash at the age of 39. Also killed, along with the pilot and a female companion, were Wally Yohn, Walter Clark, and John Emma.
In 2007 Joe Morrissey contacted surviving original group members with a reunion proposition, and Chase Revisited was then born. Since then, the group has been selectively performing with members from all released albums, augmented with some of the best world-class jazz-rock musicians available, bringing this uniquely exciting music back to life.
SOUND OF CONTACT
Sound of Contact is the new progressive rock band from producer & solo recording artist, Simon Collins.
2013 saw the release of their debut Sci-Fi concept album ‘Dimensionaut’, and was immediately met with rave reviews and critical acclaim.
Co-produced by Collins and Sonic Reality’s Dave Kerzner, the band hears Collins behind the kit as well as being the lead singer.
He is joined on the album by Matt Dorsey with musicians Dave Kerzner, Kelly Nordstrom and a guest appearance from Hannah Stobart.
Sound of Contact have created a unique sound, while paying homage to the greats of Classic and Progressive Rock.
They were voted “Best New Band” taking home the “Limelight Award” at Prog Mag’s 2013 Progressive Music Awards and also topped many radio stations and music critics’ “Album of the Year” polls.
With 3 solo albums under his belt, Simon Collins (son of legendary musician Phil Collins) decided to finally form the band he had been working towards throughout his career.
Having grown up on tour with Genesis, Simon had a rare and unique perspective that inspired him at an early age to pursue his own music career and eventually created, Lightyears Music, his own record label to release all his solo albums, and now his new band.
After 15 years of writing, producing and promoting his solo work, Simon had worked with a plethora of talented musicians, but continued to work closely with some who he shared a strong connection and a rare chemistry. With this shared vision and strong musical bond, they embraced what was clearly an organic evolution and decided to bring their creative forces together. That came to form what is now the band, Sound of Contact.
With their debut album “Dimensionaut”, they hit the ground running with a deep concept album about a dimensional time and space traveller making wild discoveries on a trek to expand the boundaries of the human experience. The album features a wide range of styles and dynamics from dark and mysterious progressive rock to nostalgic classic rock to high energy alternative to sci-fi film score-infused “space rock”. With a plethora of atmospheric instrumental segues, melodic radio-friendly vocal tracks and an 18+ minute long epic grand finale, “Dimensionaut” offers a refreshing balance of adventurous musical styles and aims to bring back the art of the concept album to a new generation of listeners.
“This is the prog genre distilled down to its purest form’ – Prog Magazine
“I’d love to talk about this album all day, it’s one with which I feel I’m going to be spending a big chunk of my life” – Wave Maker Magazine
“Lush and awe-inspiring” – Renowned For Sound
“Utterly Magical” – Audioholics
“A unique album to repeatedly savour” – Classic Rock
ASSATA JONES
Born in Chicago, Illinois on November 12, 1992 as Alexis Assata Jones, she began singing at the age of 6 years old in the Hyde Park Chicago Children’s Choir. Shortly after discovering her talent, Assata enrolled into musical theater at age 9 and scored the leading role as “Oliver!” at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago. She continued excelling in the craft of musical theater. As she got older, she moved to Toronto, ON where she attended an art’s school. She finally discovered her creativity. Assata inhaled fashion and different genres of music that would benefit her in the future. After Toronto, she moved to New Orleans at age 17 where she learned about the Bounce and Brass Band culture. She performed with the infamous trumpeter Kermit Ruffins and finally found her heart and soul in singing. Assata is now in school in Champaign, IL and plans to further her career in singing and Entertainment Law.